HR 3520
103th Congress
House
Crime and Law Enforcement
Arson
Capital punishment
Destruction of property
Fines (Penalties)
Government property
Murder
Public Lands and Natural Resources
Sentences (Criminal procedure)
Arson Prevention and National Forest Protection Act
Introduced: November 16, 1993
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Everywhere this bill has been
3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Nov 21, 1993
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime and Criminal Justice.
Nov 16, 1993
Referred to the House Committee on Judiciary.
Nov 16, 1993
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Arson Prevention and National Forest Protection Act - Provides that whoever, with intent to cause damage or destroy property, intentionally and maliciously causes a fire that damages or destroys Government property shall be fined, imprisoned for up to 20 years, or both.
Increases the punishment for such an offense if: (1) a dwelling is destroyed (up to 25 years); (2) the life of any person is placed in jeopardy (up to 30 years); (3) personal injury results (between 20 and 40 years); and (4) death of any person results (over 25 years, life imprisonment, or the death penalty).
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime and Criminal Justice.
Committees of jurisdiction
2
Cosponsors
1